Fatal NTSB investigations
180,641 investigations by the National Transportation Safety Board since 1962: 174,620 accidents, the rest incidents and other occurrences. Each has NTSB’s narrative and, once the investigation is done, its probable cause; since 2008, its findings and sequence of events.
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duckdb -csv -c "SELECT c.\"ntsbNumber\", c.\"eventDate\", c.\"eventType\", c.\"eventCity\", c.\"eventStateOrRegion\", a.n_number, a.\"aircraftMake\", a.\"aircraftModel\", c.\"highestInjuryLevel\", c.\"totalFatal\", c.\"completionStatus\", c.report_url FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_case_detail.parquet' c LEFT JOIN 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_aircrafts.parquet' a ON a.case_mkey = c.\"mKey\" AND a.position = 1 WHERE c.\"highestInjuryLevel\" = 'Fatal' ORDER BY c.\"eventDate\" DESC, c.\"ntsbNumber\" DESC"
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SELECT c."ntsbNumber", c."eventDate", c."eventType", c."eventCity", c."eventStateOrRegion", a.n_number, a."aircraftMake", a."aircraftModel", c."highestInjuryLevel", c."totalFatal", c."completionStatus", c.report_url FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_case_detail.parquet' c LEFT JOIN 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_aircrafts.parquet' a ON a.case_mkey = c."mKey" AND a.position = 1 WHERE c."highestInjuryLevel" = 'Fatal' ORDER BY c."eventDate" DESC, c."ntsbNumber" DESC
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NTSB CEN11FA195Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 182P · Levelland, TXThe pilot’s failure to maintain control of the airplane during a landing and subsequent go-around with a crosswind.NTSB ERA11FA146Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 172S · New Smyrna Beach, FLThe flight instructor's failure to recognize or implement adequate remedial action to counter the effects of spatial disorientation. Contributing to the accident was the spatial disorientation experienced by one or both pilots.NTSB WPR11FA138Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportAirBorne WindSport Edge XT-912-L · Hanapepe, HIThe flight instructor did not maintain aircraft control while maneuvering at low altitude. Contributing to the accident was the inadvertent application of the choke, which resulted in a momentary interruption of engine power.NTSB CEN11LA194Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportTaylorcraft DCO-65 · Americus, INThe pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed while maneuvering, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall.NTSB WPR11LA133Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportBuckeye Breeze LX · Bullfrog, UTThe pilot’s loss of control while maneuvering to land at an off-airport site.NTSB DCA11WA027Accident · 5 fatalForeign investigationIndonesian Aerospace 212 · Tanjung Pinang, IndonesiaOn February 12, 2011, at 1340 Indonesian local time (0640 UTC), an Indonesian Aerospace CASA 212-100, registered in Indonesia as PK-ZAI, and operated by PT. Sabang Merauke Air Charter, crashed under unknown circumstances following takeoff from Hang Nadim…NTSB CEN11WA190Accident · 5 fatalForeign investigationHawker Beechcraft BE 95-B55 · Forcletta, SwitzerlandUnder the jurisdiction and control of the Swiss government.NTSB DCA11RA025Accident · 6 fatalForeign investigationSwearingen SA227 · Cork, IrelandOn February 10, 2010, at 0950 local time, a Swearingen SA-227 Metroliner, Spanish registration EC-ITP, operated by Flightline/Manx2 Air as flight 7100, crashed after attempting a landing on runway 17 at the Cork Airport, Cork, Ireland. The flight was a…NTSB ANC11WA019Accident · 2 fatalForeign investigationCessna 150 · Mission, British Columbia, CanadaOn February 9, 2011, approximately 1615 Pacific Standard Time, two Canadian registered Cessna 150 airplanes, C-FVXY and C-GZUB, collided in midair during a planned formation flight involving four airplanes. After separating, C-GAUB glided down and landed in a…NTSB ERA11WA145Accident · 1 fatalForeign investigationScotts-Bell 47 47G-4A · El Tocuyo, VenezuelaOn February 9, 2011, about 1300 UTC, a Scotts-Bell 47, Inc., 47G-4A, YV-447A, collided into mountainous terrain near El Tocuyo, Venezuela. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed at the time and flight plan information is unknown for the foreign non-U.S.…NTSB DCA11WA038Accident · 9 fatalForeign investigationPilatus PC-12 · Plettenberg, South AfricaOn February 8, 2011 at 1430 UTC, ZS-GAA, a Pilatus PC-12, operated by Majuba Aviation, crashed during approach to Plettenberg Bay Airport, South Africa. Instrument meterological conditions prevailed at the time of the accident. The pilot, copilot, and 7…NTSB WPR11WA129Accident · 1 fatalForeign investigationCessna 310R · Bathurst Island, Australia, AustraliaOn February 5, 2011, at 1255 universal coordinated time, a Cessna 310R, VH-XGX, operated by a private individual, collided with terrain near Bathurst Island, Australia. The airplane was substantially damaged and the pilot, the sole occupant, was killed. The…NTSB ERA11WA161Accident · 1 fatalForeign investigationCessna A188B · Itinga, BrazilOn February 5, 2011, about 1330 Universal Coordinated Time (UTC), a Cessna A188B, Brazilian registration PT-FFG, operated by Globo Aviacao Agricola Ltda, collided with a tree during a crop dusting flight, in Bom Jesus, Itinga do Maranhao City, Maranhao,…NTSB WPR11WA127Accident · 2 fatalForeign investigationRobinson R44 · Cessnock, Australia, AustraliaOn February 4, 2011, at 0047 universal coordinated time, a Robinson R-44, VH-HFH, operated by Aero Logistics Pty, collided with terrain during an instructional flight near Cessnock, Australia. The helicopter was substantially damaged and the pilot and a…NTSB DCA11WA024Accident · 7 fatalForeign investigationRaytheon Hawker · Sulaimanyia, IraqOn February 4, 2011 about 1449 UTC, OD-SKY, a Hawker Beechcraft HS-850XP, registered to Club Aviation S.A.L and operated by Sky Lounge services S.A.L., crashed during the initial takeoff climb at Suliamaniyah International Airport, Iraq. The 3 crew members…NTSB WPR11FA120Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportAeronca O-58C · San Luis Obispo, CAThe pilot’s delay in using carburetor heat, which resulted in a loss of engine power due to an encounter with carburetor icing conditions.NTSB ERA11FA133Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportPotez-Air Fouga CM 170 Magister · Kissimmee, FLThe pilot/mechanic's improper decision to continue a tight-turning landing pattern after a loss of hydraulic pressure, and his subsequent failure to maintain adequate airspeed during that pattern, which resulted in an accelerated maneuver stall. Contributing…NTSB WPR11GA115Accident · 1 fatalFinal reportMcdonnell Douglas Heli 369FF · Marana, AZAn inadvertent tail rotor strike during an attempted pinnacle landing, which resulted in the pilot's loss of control of the helicopter. Inhospitable terrain/topography contributed to the severity of the accident.NTSB ERA11WA160Accident · 2 fatalForeign investigationCessna 182 · Novo Repartimento, BrazilOn January 31, 2011, about 1410 Universal Coordinated Time (UTC), a Cessna, 182P, Brazilian registration PT-KAS, operated by a private individual, collided with a tree during a balked landing at the Uniáo Farm, Novo Repartimento, Pará, Brazil. Visual…NTSB WPR11FA116Accident · 3 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 182K · Adrian, ORThe non-instrument-rated pilot did not maintain sufficient altitude to clear mountainous terrain while in cruise flight in the dark.NTSB WPR11FA114Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportMooney M20J · Furnace Creek, CAThe magneto clamps were not securely fastened to the mount, which led to a partial loss of engine power and a subsequent forced landing on unsuitable terrain.NTSB ERA11WA143Accident · 3 fatalForeign investigationBeech 58 · Patrimonio Regina City, BrazilOn January 28, 2011, at 2047 coordinated universal time (1847 local time), a Beech 58, Brazilian registration PT-BOR, was substantially damaged when it impacted terrain near Patrimônio Regina City, Paraná, Brazil. The two pilots and the passenger were fatally…NTSB ERA11WA136Accident · 1 fatalForeign investigationCessna 172 · Isola Fossara, Perugia, ItalyOn January 27, 2011, at 1410 universal coordinated time, a Cessna 172N, Italian registration I-AMCO, was substantially damaged when it impacted terrain during cruise flight near Isola Fossara, Perugia, Italy. The certificated private pilot was fatally…NTSB WPR11FA103Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna T206H · Stanwood, WAThe pilot did not confirm retraction of the landing gear before landing on water as a result of distraction. Contributing to the accident was the pilot coping with the death of a close family member in the days before the accident, which resulted in a…NTSB ANC11WA015Accident · 2 fatalForeign investigationCessna 172 · Uljin Airport, South KoreaOn January 21, 2011, about 0049 universal coordinated time, two Cessna 172 airplanes, Korean registered HL1080 and HL1127, operated by the Korea Aerospace University and Hanseo University respectively, sustained substantial damage following a midair collision…NTSB ERA11FA118Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 172S · North Myrtle Beach, SCThe pilot's loss of airplane control during a missed approach due to spatial disorientation.NTSB ERA11WA121Accident · 6 fatalForeign investigationBeech B200 · Senador Canedo City, BrazilOn January 14, 2011, at 2010 coordinated universal time (1810 local time), a Beechcraft B200, Brazilian registration PR-ART, was destroyed when it impacted terrain near Senador Canedo City, Goias, Brazil, while approaching Santa Genoveva Airport (SBGO),…NTSB WPR11LA096Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportRyan Aeronautical ST3KR · Warner Springs, CAThe pilot's failure to maintain clearance from the wind sock pole during landing.NTSB ERA11WA119Accident · 1 fatalForeign investigationAvions Robin DR400 · Guidonia Montecelio, ItalyOn January 11, 2011, about 1430 universal coordinated time, an Avions Pierre Robin, DR400/180R, Italian registration I-ITAV, crashed during takeoff, while towing a glider, and was destroyed by fire. The airplane was departing Guidonia Airport (LIRG), Guidonia…NTSB WPR11LA094Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportRockwell International S-2R · Oakley, CAAn in-flight collision with an unmarked meteorological evaluation tower (MET) during an aerial application flight due to the pilot's failure to see and avoid the obstacle. Contributing to the accident was the lack of visual conspicuity of the MET and the lack…NTSB CEN11WA151Accident · 1 fatalForeign investigationCirrus Design SR20 · Santiago Atitlán, GuatemalaNTSB ERA11WA111Accident · 1 fatalForeign investigationAir Tractor AT802 · Santa Juana, ChileOn January 9, 2011, at 1930 universal coordinated time, an Air Tractor AT-802, Spanish registration EC-IOE, registered to FAASA Group Aerodromo Sebastian Almagro Ctra, operated by FAASA Chile Servicios Aeros LTDA, collided with trees near Santa Juana, Chile,…NTSB CEN11FA150Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA 46-350P · Westcliffe, COThe pilot's loss of control following an encounter with moderate to severe weather.NTSB WPR11FA090Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportBeech S35 · Chester, CAThe pilot's loss of control while maneuvering to land, most likely due to spatial disorientation.NTSB ERA11WA113Accident · 5 fatalForeign investigationPartenavia P68 · Cojedes, VenezuelaOn January 7, 2011, at 2045 universal coordinated time, a Partenavia P68C, Venezuelan registration YV1303, was destroyed after it impacted terrain during the en route phase of flight, near Cojedes, Venezuela. The pilot and four passengers were fatally…NTSB ERA11FA107Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportBeech 58P · Birmingham, ALThe pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane during an instrument approach due to spatial disorientation.NTSB CEN11FA141Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportColumbia Aircraft Mfg LC41-550FG · Midlothian, TXThe engine's loss of power during takeoff for reasons that could not be determined because no engine anomalies were discovered during the postaccident examination.NTSB CEN11LA138Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172H · Walnut Grove, MOThe pilot's loss of control for undetermined reasons. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's fatigue.NTSB ERA11WA126Accident · 1 fatalForeign investigationPiper · Corupa, BrazilOn January 03, 2011, at 1200 coordinated universal time (10:00 local time), a Piper PA-25-260, Brazilian registration PT-DJS, incurred substantial damage when it impacted terrain for unknown reasons near, Corupa, Santa Catarina, Brazil,. The pilot was fatally…NTSB ERA11FA102Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 310F · Orange, MAThe pilot did not maintain separation from trees during landing. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s inadequate preflight planning and lack of recent night flight experience.NTSB ERA11FA101Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 172H · Weyers Cave, VAThe inherent limitations of the see-and-avoid concept, which made it difficult for the helicopter pilot to see the airplane before the collision. Contributing to the accident was the airplane pilot’s non-standard entry to the airport traffic pattern, which,…NTSB CEN11FA133Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-46-310P · Milaca, MNThe pilot did not recover from an unusual attitude while operating in instrument meteorological conditions following a disconnect of the autopilot system for undetermined reasons. Contributing to the accident were the pilot’s lack of recent flight experience…NTSB CEN11FA130Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 210B · Loveland, COThe pilot's intentional flight into terrain.NTSB ERA11FA095Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportMooney M20R · Dundee, NYThe pilot's decision to operate in known moderate-to-severe icing conditions, which resulted in a loss of control during approach.NTSB WPR11FA082Accident · 3 fatalField investigationFinal reportAero Commander 114B · Lander, WYThe non-instrument-rated pilot's decision to continue visual flight in instrument or marginal visual meteorological conditions in mountainous terrain, which resulted in controlled flight into terrain. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's lack of…NTSB ERA11FA094Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-151 · Spencer, MAThe in-flight collision with a tree while returning to land for undetermined reasons.NTSB CEN11FA125Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportBeech C24R · Wheeling, ILThe installation of the wrong engine-driven fuel pump, which resulted in a loss of engine power during takeoff, and the pilot's subsequent decision to turn back toward the airport at an insufficient altitude to complete the maneuver. Contributing to the…NTSB CEN11FA124Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportMooney M20E · Colorado Springs, COThe pilot’s decision to initiate an approach into weather conditions where the ceiling and visibility were below the minimums for the approach and where reported icing existed, in an airplane not certified for flight in icing conditions, and his failure to…NTSB ERA11WA098Accident · 1 fatalForeign investigationBell 206 · Aracuju, BrazilOn December 21, 2010, about 1300 universal coordinated time, a Bell 206B, Brazilian registration PR-HQB, during an approach for landing; encountered a strong wind gust, impacted the terrain, and was substantially damaged in Aracaju, Segripe, Brazil. The pilot…NTSB WPR11FA078Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportAero Commander 680FL · Perris, CAThe pilot’s decision to continue visual flight into instrument meteorological conditions, which resulted in an in-flight collision with mountainous terrain.